Not so exaggerated

September 02, 2011

Steve Chapman correctly recalls environmental threats that were exaggerated, but he forgets that the science fully supported the actions that were taken. Alar was found to be carcinogenic at a level several times above the EPA's action level for banning its use on food. The popular fear of Alar was disproportionate, but its ban is merited. And acid rain is much less than predicted solely because environmental regulation has reduced the acid-causing pollution.